FESCUE


Meaning of FESCUE in English

[ 'fɛskju: ]

■ noun a narrow-leaved grass, some kinds of which are valuable for pasture and fodder. [Genera Festuca and Vulpia .]

Origin

ME festu , festue 'straw, twig', from OFr. festu , based on L. festuca 'stalk, straw'.

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